Controller

Controller

Location: Indianapolis, IN (Corporate Office)

Department: Finance

Report To: Chief Financial Officer

Status: Exempt (Full-Time)

Job Summary:

As the Controller at Lenex Steel, you will lead the accounting and financial reporting functions for a leading structural steel fabrication contractor serving commercial, industrial, and infrastructure markets throughout the Midwest and beyond. This is a key leadership position reporting directly to the CFO and playing a critical role in financial strategy, operational support, risk management, and long-term growth. The Controller ensures complete and accurate financial reporting, drives process improvements, and partners with operations to support project profitability and business growth. The most rewarding part of this role is knowing that the financial systems, controls, and insights you build enable Lenex Steel to make smarter decisions, execute with confidence, and continue growing as the Midwest's most trusted steel fabricator.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Excel at translating technical expertise into scalable systems, standards, and workflows
• Excel at both strategic thinking and tactical execution, moving seamlessly between high-level financial planning and hands-on problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Enjoy partnering with operations, sales, and project teams to translate financial data into actionable insights that drive profitability and efficiency.
• Approach your work with a continuous improvement mindset, leveraging technology, automation, and process innovation to elevate financial operations.

These skills will be used to:

• Lead the vision, strategy, and continuous improvement of Lenex Steel's finance and accounting functions.
• Ensure complete and accurate financial reporting under US GAAP for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting periods for both internal and external constituents.
• Develop and maintain standard monthly internal financial reporting packages as well as financial data used throughout the organization.
• Lead project and job cost accounting, including Work in Progress (WIP) reporting.
• Partner with Operations and Project Managers to ensure financial accuracy and profitability by tracking job costs, labor, materials, and subcontractor expenses for each project while monitoring project margins, backlog reporting and cost forecasts.
• Evaluate the needs of the organization and help develop a strong Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) function that includes a fully integrating financial forecasting system comprised of a rolling 12-month forecast and cash flow projections.
• Identify and implement continuous process improvements and innovations related to current financial operations, including accounts payable, billings and collections, job cost accounting, financial reporting, and forecasting.
• Drive ERP optimization and process efficiencies within Viewpoint Vista.
• Improve financial processes by leveraging AI, automation, and digital tools.
• Partner with Sales & Estimating, Operations, Purchasing, and Shop Personnel to identify revenue-generating and cost-saving opportunities.
• Evaluate and improve company-wide processes, systems, and operational reporting.
• Facilitate annual financial statement review engagement with external CPA firm.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and preparers to ensure adherence to tax laws and regulations including multi-state Sales/Use tax regulations, property tax reporting, and business tax returns.
• Ensure end-to-end process and standards documentation, including fully documenting internal controls and ensuring compliance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
• 7-10+ years of experience in accounting or finance with a background in public accounting as a plus.
• Experience with construction or manufacturing industries and ERP systems is beneficial.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with ASC 606 accounting and the financial complexities of large project-based businesses preferred.

Physical demands and work environment:

• Must be able to sit for extended periods while working in the office.
• Must be able to utilize communication technology (computer, phone, tablet) and financial software systems effectively.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing effectively.
• Must have visual acuity to review financial documents, reports, and computer screens.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to perform movements such as standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• This position is primarily office-based; the noise level in the office environment is typically quiet with limited distractions.
• Standard business hours apply, but flexibility is occasionally required to support month-end close, audits, or urgent financial reporting needs.

Why Lenex Steel?

We fabricate structural steel for projects that can't afford compromise — data centers, hospitals, and manufacturing facilities across the Midwest. The work demands precision, but what sets us apart is how we approach it: with leadership, expertise, nimbleness, engagement, and that intangible X-Factor our people bring to every beam, every connection, every deadline.

For over 20 years, we've built our reputation collaborating with general contractors, engineers, and architects on some of the Midwest's most complex structural projects. We deliver 30,000+ tons of AISC-certified steel annually, and we've earned the trust of leading general contractors and engineers by being reliable, precise, and easy to work with. Our in-house team of project managers, engineers, detailers, and shop fabricators delivers exceptional solutions from concept through completion.

Our team is guided by five core values: Leadership. Expertise. Nimbleness. Engagement. X-Factor. That last one — the X-Factor — is the pride, grit, and attention to detail our people bring every day.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits (health, dental, vision, life insurance)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Safety-first culture with ongoing training

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Lenex Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.